Played on Nov 23, 2025
Game Played in Windsor Family Credit Union Centre
General Game Notes: November 23, 2025, the Guelph Storm visited the Windsor Spitfires, and it didn’t take long for the teddy bears to hit the ice. Carson Woodall (#24) opened the scoring just two minutes into the game, triggering the annual teddy bear toss in Windsor. Guelph pushed back briefly, but Windsor ultimately controlled the play for most of the night. Backstopped by 25 saves from goaltender Michael Newlove (#30), the Spitfires skated to a convincing 4-1 victory.
Rylan Singh (D, R, 6’0″, 176, Guelph Storm, 10/04/2007)
Game Rating
B-
Rylan Singh is a well-rounded defenseman who excels at managing the puck in high-pressure situations. His smooth skating allows him to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities through effective cut-backs and quick passes with his defensive partner. In the offense, he efficiently moves pucks to open teammates and uses his agility to evade defenders.
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Comments: Singh is a right-shot defender who makes simple, effective plays. He doesn’t necessarily jump off the page, but he limits mistakes and does a good job moving pucks up ice to help transition from defense to offense. He’s reliable in his own end, staying in lanes, maintaining his positioning, and reading the play so he’s prepared for what’s coming.
Jett Luchanko (RW, R, 5’11”, 191, Brantford Bulldogs, 08/21/2006)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Luchanko plays with an edge and isn’t afraid to get involved physically. He creates space by finishing checks, spinning off contact, and then attacking the net-whether he has the puck or is driving to create a lane. He generated several quality chances but couldn’t bury them, though many came from the slot where he was able to get quick-release shots off in the soft pockets. He owns a good shot but can also make plays, giving him a dual-threat element that makes him difficult for opponents to read.
Parker Snelgrove (C, L, 6’1″, 196, Guelph Storm, 01/20/2007)
Game Rating
B-
Snelgrove is a well-rounded player who consistently brings effort to both ends of the ice. His skating ability allows him to effectively retrieve pucks in his own end and shut down scoring chances. He excels at creating turnovers with his speed and agility, which also enables him to win 50/50 battles. Offensively, Snelgrove is a formidable force, pushing pucks up the ice and applying intense forechecking pressure. His ability to keep pucks alive in the zone often leads to scoring opportunities for his team. He goes to the net with determination and uses his stick-handling skills to create chaos in front of the crease.
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Comments: Snelgrove works hard and creates energy by keeping his feet moving and finishing every play. He isn’t afraid to get physical along the walls, often coming out with pucks in 50/50 battles. He plays in all situations and brings a real sense of reliability to his game. He’s predictable in the best way-straightforward, responsible, and steady-which makes him especially valuable in defensive-zone situations.
Ethan Miedema (LW, L, 6’5″, 218, Guelph Storm, 03/22/2005)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Miedema is your typical power forward who possesses good puck-protection skills along with some skill to go with it. He protects pucks along the walls but can also shield it in open ice, which allows him to get to scoring areas. He had some strong plays in the slot where he was able to change the angle of his body and hands to avoid checks and get shots toward the net. His skating needs improvement, but he understands his game well and can play at pace by using his size to his advantage.
Grant Spada (D, L, 6’6″, 203, Guelph Storm, 06/24/2007)
Game Rating
B
Spada brings a strong defensive presence to the rink, utilizing his long reach and active stick to neutralize opponents’ attacks. He moves well for his size, facilitating smooth transitions and crisp passing. Defensively, he excels at clearing traffic, blocking shots, and filling lanes in front of his net. In terms of possession hockey, Spada demonstrates poise, holding onto the puck longer and outlasting pressure before making intelligent decisions. His confidence with the puck allows him to make smart plays when given space, showcasing a calculated approach to game situations.
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Comments: Spada plays a hard game, and isn’t afraid to engage in the game physically. He closes along the walls and uses his size to box out in the net front area. With the puck, he was able to make some plays, and he got some pucks towards the net from the blue line. Not an overly offensive threat, but its evident the puck skills are coming. Additionally, moving from offense to defense he transitioned well and didn’t give up his ice, owning a good gap and active stick.
Charlie Paquette (RW, R, 6’2″, 201, Guelph Storm, 12/06/2005)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Paquette leads by example-he does a lot of the little things right, shift in and shift out. He creates energy by finishing his checks and driving plays toward the net. He’s a bigger body who can sit at the net front or take the puck there himself, and his presence is always felt. He forechecks with purpose, and he back-checks just as hard. He can block shots, win battles, and bring a dependable defensive element to his game.
Jaakko Wycisk (C, R, 6’2″, 183, Guelph Storm, 03/16/2009)
Game Rating
B+
Wycisk is a physically gifted forward who consistently showcases his skills on the ice. His tenacious nature allows him to create space and drive plays forward with ease, making him a challenging opponent for defensive teams to handle. He demonstrates quick feet and agility in his movements, often using them to his advantage as he battles for position in front of the net. Wycisk also possesses a strong passing ability, frequently setting up teammates with precision passes. In addition to his playmaking skills, he has the ability to score goals with both his shot and finish.
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Comments: Wycisk is relentless on pucks and earns his offensive touches because of it. He hunts down loose pucks, retrieves them, and turns those recoveries into plays. He can protect the puck along the walls, using subtle slip passes to his linemates, and then drives to the net himself-whether he has the puck or not. His hockey IQ stands out; he reads pressure well and moves the puck before defenders can knock him off it. He also generated a few strong chances in tight, using his size and strength to get to the hard areas and make something happen.
Illia Shybinskyi (LW, L, 6’0″, 173, Guelph Storm, 05/13/2007)
Nov 23/25Mike Garteig#81 Shybinskyi, Illia (Guelph)Birth Date: May 14, 2007Line: 6Position: LW5.11.5 / 172
Game Rating
B+
Shybinskyi’s skills on the ice were on display in several notable plays. He demonstrated a strong ability to create offense by making sharp moves and challenging defenders one-on-one. This allowed him to gain space and advance toward the net, often creating scoring opportunities. Despite being a smaller player, he showed impressive puck protection and possession skills, finding creative ways to maintain control of the puck. His performance was capped off with a highlight-reel goal in the slot, where he picked up a loose puck, stayed composed under pressure, and released a quick shot that beat the goaltender.
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Comments: Shybinskyi owns elite skill. With the puck, he’s dangerous and capable of making plays that most players simply can’t. He can spin off checks along the walls, using his edgework and shiftiness to create space, allowing him to thread pucks into the slot or take it there himself. He can beat defenders in one-on-one situations, making him a difficult matchup to contain. He scored his team’s only goal by collecting a puck in the high slot and breaking in alone, selling a high fake before tucking it five-hole-a perfect example of his skill set and his ability to finish in tight.
Michael Newlove (G, L, 6’3″, 183, Windsor Spitfires, 01/14/2007)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Newlove made numerous big saves throughout the game to maintain his team’s lead. In the first period alone, he faced several grade-A scoring chances and came up big each time. His combination of athleticism and structure is an ideal blend: he can make spectacular saves when necessary, yet remain calm and composed on shots from the outside. He has a quick glove hand, making impressive ‘windmill’-style stops on one-timers from the high slot. His compete level and determination were on full display during scrambles, where he stayed glued to the puck and did whatever it took to keep the puck out of the net.
AJ Spellacy (RW, R, 6’3″, 200, Windsor Spitfires, 02/24/2006)
Game Rating
A-
This player possesses a physical presence, using their strength and size to secure puck battles along the boards. They demonstrate effective positioning, maintaining control over pucks in tight spaces. In addition to their physical attributes, they display an ability to make plays when necessary, showcasing their skillset in critical situations.
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Comments: Spellacy is a worker. He brings it every shift and plays in all situations. He’s big, skilled, and relentless on pucks, and he’s noticeable every time he steps on the ice. In the first period on the penalty kill, he chipped a puck out, beat his opponent up the ice, and retrieved it before sliding a pass into the slot for a short-handed goal. The entire sequence exemplified everything he’s about-speed, puck pursuit, and the ability to make high-end plays under pressure. He’s the type of player who makes those around him better because of his ability to win pucks, protect them, and distribute. He owns good offensive instincts in the offensive zone, but his 200-foot game is equally impressive.
Jean-Christoph Lemieux (C, L, 5’11”, 191, Windsor Spitfires, 06/19/2008)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Lemieux was effective on the penalty kill, showing that water-bug mentality-staying low, pressuring aggressively, and breaking up plays. He scored a short-handed goal by reading the play, jumping into the lane, taking a pass in the slot, and finishing with a quick-release wrist shot that beat the goaltender cleanly. Throughout the game, he generated offensive looks by using his speed to separate and his quick release to create chances around the net front. He has plenty of skill, but when you combine that with his work ethic, it becomes a highly effective combination.
Carson Woodall (D, L, 5’11”, 188, Windsor Spitfires, 05/26/2006)
Game Rating
B
Woodall is a well-rounded two-way defender known for his strong defensive game. He consistently brings intensity to the walls, using an active stick and physicality to shut down opposing plays. His hockey IQ is solid, allowing him to make quick and effective outlet passes or join the rush at the right moments. What sets Woodall apart is his excellent skating ability, which enables him to contribute both offensively and defensively. He is not afraid to take advantage of scoring opportunities and can put pucks on net with precision. His all-around skill set makes him a reliable presence on the ice in both defensive and offensive roles.
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Comments: Woodall scored the first goal of the game with an athletic keep at the blue line. He stood his ground, kept the puck in, walked an opponent with an inside/outside move, skated toward the goal, and ripped a quick-release snapshot that went post-in, beating the goaltender cleanly. The goal itself exemplified his ability to capitalize on chances, but also showcased his skating ability, edge work, and IQ. Throughout the game, he was solid on the back end, making simple, effective plays, especially with the puck where he seemed to make the right one often. He joined the rush as the second wave of offense, reading plays efficiently and understanding when to be aggressive or when to sit back.
Liam Greentree (RW, L, 6’3″, 216, Windsor Spitfires, 01/01/2006)
Game Rating
B
Greentree’s skill set is well-rounded, allowing him to dominate games through physicality and skill. He consistently moves to the middle of the ice, creating space for himself and his teammates. His shot is a threat in the offensive zone, and he uses his size and quick release to create scoring opportunities. Greentree’s confidence also allows him to make plays in all three zones, creating pressure on the opposing team. He has excellent vision and the ability to finish chances, and his skating allows him to gain valuable ice time. His tall build enables him to push pucks ahead and quickly adjust his angles to evade turnovers and create plays toward the net. While he may struggle with consistency at times, Greentree’s overall skill set makes him a formidable presence on the ice.
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Comments: Greentree had a relatively quiet night on the scoresheet, but he still drove offense and created plays. His blend of size, speed, and skill is difficult to defend against, and when he attacks, he has the ability to beat opponents to the net or into scoring areas. As a power forward, he can control the game by winning battles along the walls and creating space for himself and his teammates all over the ice. Even without finding the back of the net, he contributed in meaningful ways and remained a valuable presence shift after shift.
Cole Davis (LW, L, 5’11”, 189, Windsor Spitfires, 06/22/2006, Connecticut)
Game Rating
B
Cole Davis showcased his impressive skills on the ice, using his speed and strength to create scoring opportunities. He demonstrated his ability to outmaneuver defenders with a smooth forehand-to-backhand move, and his determination paid off when he slipped the puck past the goaltender for a highlight-reel goal. Davis’ versatility as a forward is evident in his combination of grit and skill, allowing him to bring a high compete level to every shift. His ability to thrive in pressure situations makes him a difficult opponent to defend against.
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Comments: Davis brings a strong blend of determination, grit, and skill. He uses his speed to chip pucks in with the clear intention of getting them back, and he forechecks with purpose. That was on full display in the first period when he created a turnover, drove straight to the blue paint, and got two hard whacks at the puck before it eventually went in. The play didn’t showcase finesse, but it highlighted his ability to win battles and get to the net, where he was ultimately rewarded. His relentlessness on pucks was infectious, creating energy shift after shift.
Beksultan Makysh (LW, L, 5’9″, 171, Windsor Spitfires, 05/24/2008)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Makysh made some nice slip passes in the offensive zone, showing off his hands in tight areas and connecting with teammates in dangerous scoring spots. He also displayed a knack for slipping behind defenders at five-on-five, finding soft pockets and getting pucks to the net. His ability to read space and quietly appear in scoring areas gave him a subtle but noticeable impact throughout the game.
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